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Shelley Purcell

Auburn,AL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Center Supervisor, RN

Charlier Hospice Center/ And Homecare
Evansville, Indiana
10.2007 - 11.2021
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for terminally ill patients and families.
  • Excellent assessment of rapidly changing patient conditions in order to maintain patient goals, dignity and comfort.
  • Collaboration with other team members for optimal end of life outcomes.
  • Management of staff, scheduling and ongoing education.
  • Intake and referral assessments of patients being referred to Hospice care.
  • EMR shift charting and admissions.
  • Administration and proper management of varied controlled substances via IV, PCA, PICC, Porta Cath as well as PO/IM/SQ per MD orders.

RN Supervisor of Chronic Care Clinic and Infirmary

Correctional Medical Services
Carlisle, IN
01.2008 - 10.2012
  • Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents of inmate and staff education and state medical requirements.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated and made rounds with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

RN Weekend House Supervisor

HealthSouth Rehab Hospital
Terre Haute, IN
08.2002 - 12.2007
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Manage weekend staff, scheduling, and decision making for unit during weekends.

CNA and Phlebotomist

Lawrence County Memorial Hospital
Lawrenceville, IL
06.1989 - 08.2002
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by assisting or complete care of primary needs.
  • Checked patient vital signs and reported to RN.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Worked part time in Lab as phlebotomist, obtaining specimens.
  • computer charting and reporting to MD abnormal lab values.
  • Covered ER, OB, M/S, ICU, Behavioral Health and Outpatient areas.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Associate of Science - Nursing

Illinois Easter @ Wabash Valley Campus
Mt Carmel, IL
05.2003

High School Diploma -

Red Hill High School
Bridgeport, IL
05.1988

Skills

  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Treatment Preparation, administration and monitoring
  • Nursing Staff Management

Timeline

RN Supervisor of Chronic Care Clinic and Infirmary

Correctional Medical Services
01.2008 - 10.2012

Hospice Center Supervisor, RN

Charlier Hospice Center/ And Homecare
10.2007 - 11.2021

RN Weekend House Supervisor

HealthSouth Rehab Hospital
08.2002 - 12.2007

CNA and Phlebotomist

Lawrence County Memorial Hospital
06.1989 - 08.2002

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Illinois Easter @ Wabash Valley Campus

High School Diploma -

Red Hill High School

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